Battle of Summerdale (1529)

Battle of Summerdale (Clan Sinclair of Caithness (supporters of James V of Scotland) vs Sinclairs of Orkney & Orcadians) took place in 1529 during Rebellion of the Orkney Sinclairs.

Battle facts

• Year: 1529
• Date: 1529-05-19
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Rebellion of the Orkney Sinclairs
• Side A: Clan Sinclair of Caithness (supporters of James V of Scotland)
• Side B: Sinclairs of Orkney, Orcadians
• Commanders (A): John Sinclair, 3rd Earl of Caithness, William Sinclair, 5th Lord Sinclair
• Commanders (B): James Sinclair, Governor of Orkney
• Casualties: 500 men killed including the Earl of Caithness William Sinclair, 5th Lord Sinclair and others taken prisoner (side A), One killed (Sinclairs of Orkney & Orcadians)
• Outcome: Victory for Orkney Sinclairs
• Coordinates: 58.977°, -3.140°

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Wikipedia article on Battle of Summerdale · Wikidata entry

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